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FPT opens regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia

VGP Oct 31, 2024 21:34

VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday attended the inauguration ceremony of FPT's regional headquarters located in the capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) cuts the ribbon to inaugurate FPT's regional headquarters located in the capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 30, 2024 - Photo: VGP

The ceremony was held within the framework of the Prime Minister's working visit to Saudi Arabia where he attended the 8th Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference.

This is the first Vietnamese enterprise authorized for regional operations in Saudi Arabia, the capital of the largest economy in the Gulf region.

Addressing the ceremony, the Prime Minister welcomed FPT's inauguration of the office in the Middle East, expressing gratitude to the Saudi Arabian agencies for their support and assistance for FPT.

The company needs to operate in compliance with the law and actively engage in social activities, Pham said.

"Our new regional headquarters symbolizes our firm commitment to Saudi Arabia's journey to becoming the Middle East's leading technology hub. FPT remains steadfast with our commitment to enabling speed, agility, and scalability for our regional customers and promoting cross-border collaborations", Rimah Ghaddar, FPT Software Middle East Chief Executive Officer pledged.

FPT's strategic focus on AI, integrated into all its services and solutions, aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy, foster innovation, and enhance public services through technological advancements.

Since establishing its first office in the Middle East in 2020, FPT has rapidly expanded its footprint, experiencing significant growth with key clients across various sectors.

Leveraging its global expertise and technology, FPT is poised to drive transformative change and contribute to the Kingdom's and the region's ambitious development goals, while strengthening global partnerships and building strong regional collaborations./.

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